What's REALLY Happening to T.O.P and Squid Game?
You’d think T.O.P’s role in Squid Game would be celebrated everywhere. But what’s happening behind the scenes in Korea paints a very different picture!
Fans were initially thrilled to see T.O.P, a K-pop legend, stepping back into the spotlight with his role in Squid Game 2. But hold on, because this comeback turned sour faster than milk left out in the sun. As of now, T.O.P’s name is mysteriously missing from promotional materials, and he’s notably absent from major events tied to the series. What happened? The backlash began even before the ink on the casting announcement dried.
Back in June 2023, news broke that T.O.P would be joining the star-studded lineup for Squid Game 2. At first, it seemed like a win for fans of both the idol and the series. But almost immediately, online outrage exploded. Critics didn’t hold back, questioning why someone with his controversial history was allowed near such a high-profile project. Some even declared they wouldn’t watch the show if T.O.P was in it, claiming South Korea’s talent pool couldn’t be that shallow. The comments were merciless: “Goodbye, Netflix,” “This series deserves to flop,” and “Congratulations, T.O.P, your connections finally paid off!” And let’s not forget the thinly veiled digs at his “backhanded” methods of getting the role.
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